General Motors and LG Energy Solution dropped two noteworthy pieces of news Monday. In separate announcements, GM said it planned to sell its stake in a Michigan joint-venture battery factory to LG, while the companies also agreed to a continued technical partnership for development of prismatic cells. Pending closure of the transaction, which is… Read more…
Telo electric truck costs $41,520 for 260 miles of range
California-based Telo Trucks on Tuesday confirmed a lower base price for its space-efficient MT1 electric pickup. When the MT1 was unveiled in 2023, Telo said it would launch in dual-motor all-wheel drive form at a cost of $49,999 before incentives. The truck’s configurator has now gone live and shows a single-motor rear-wheel drive base model… Read more…
CATL and ATL joint venture Ampace debuts Kun-Era battery series for micro-EVs
Sponsored by Ampace. As the world moves steadily toward sustainability, Ampace’s debut at EICMA 2024 in Milan marks a milestone for the e-mobility sector, showcasing its newest Kun-Era series battery technology. EICMA, one of the world’s largest motorcycle and bicycle trade shows, is the premier event for industry leaders to unveil innovations and discuss emerging… Read more…
Advancing total-cost-of-ownership parity of electric heavy-duty long-distance trucking (Webinar)
Electric long-distance heavy-duty trucking is uneconomical compared to diesel trucks in terms of total cost of ownership (TCO), measured in $/mile. TCO parity is expected to be quite far out in the future, closer to 2030, in the current scenario. Join this webinar, where we will discuss a novel approach to lower the TCO for… Read more…
The electric Ford Puma Gen-E is finally here and it’s better than ever
Ford’s best-selling vehicle in Europe just got a major upgrade with an all-electric powertrain, a sporty new design, and more space than ever. The electric Ford Puma Gen-E is finally here. Here’s what you need to know about Ford’s newest EV. Read more…
Audi A6 e-tron first drive: power, range, and luxury in a sleek design
We had a chance to test drive the Audi A6 e-tron, the German automaker’s second next-gen electric vehicle based on its new PPE platform, in Tenerife, Spain, a few weeks ago. Read more…
Hyundai sets new US sales record in November after IONIQ 5 sales more than double
Hyundai is on a hot streak. The Korean auto giant just had its best sales month ever in the US. Hyundai’s impressive EV lineup is charging up demand, with its best-selling Hyundai IONIQ 5 SUV also setting a new US record after sales more than doubled in November. Read more…
Smart UK announces Ohme as new home charging partner
Smart UK has selected Ohme EV as its official home charging supplier. The two companies aim to provide the Smart’s vehicles with Ohme’s home-charging solution while using renewable energy. Read more…
BYD launches second delivery tanker
BYD has commissioned its second dedicated transport ship for the export of its electric cars and plug-in hybrids. The 199.9 metre long freighter named BYD Changzhou has capacity for 7,000 cars and is currently on its way to Europe with almost 5,000 BYD vehicles. Read more…
Avatr updates Avatr 11 SUV model
The Avatr brand, which is jointly owned by Chagan and CATL, is updating its Avatr 11 SUV model. The model, initially launched as an all-electric vehicle, is now optionally available as an Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EREV). Read more…
Elon Musk Will Not Get A $100 Billion Pay Package For Christmas
Plus, Stellantis gets a $7.5 billion loan for building batteries, and GM backs out of its nearly-completed battery plant. Read more…
Tesla Won’t Sell You A V2L Adapter, But These Companies Will
Tesla couldn’t be bothered by adding V2L to its cars, so companies are taking it into their own hands. Read more…
Central London NHS has nearly electrified entire fleet
Central London’s Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) has nearly electrified its car pool fleet. The Trust’s fleet of 35 petrol cars has already seen 22 replaced with EVs. The rest are to follow by the end of the year. Read more…
Ford’s best-selling crossover goes electric – meet Puma Gen-E
Ford is expanding its electric vehicle lineup with the introduction of the all-electric Puma Gen-E. This new model brings zero-emission driving to Ford’s best-selling car in Europe, offering customers an interesting option in the compact crossover segment. The Puma Gen-E keeps the sporty design, but is powered by a 43 kWh battery that offers a range of up to 376… Read more…
Nio enables flexible battery replacement
As part of its Battery-as-a-Service offering, Nio is now offering its customers in the first European markets the flexibility to choose between the two battery sizes. This allows users to adapt the battery capacity to their current needs. Read more…
Lynkwell creates white-labeled EV charging network for Recharge Alaska
The energy infrastructure company Lynkwell is working with Recharge Alaska, creating a white-label DC charging network for the latter that meets the requirements to function reliably under extreme conditions in Alaska. Read more…
Jaguar Type 00 concept previews 1,000 hp, 430-mile range GT future
The Jaguar Type OO concept previews the automaker’s four-door GT that debuts in 2025 The upcoming EV will have up to 1,000 hp and is targeting 430 miles range The new electric GT is expected to cost about $163,000 A concept car previewing the design direction of Jaguar’s upcoming electric-vehicle lineup debuted Monday at Miami Art Week. Powertrain… Read more…
I just bought an electric bike I don’t need and won’t use. Here’s why
Today I bought an electric bike that I don’t need and that I will never ride. But this isn’t about me. It’s about the company that makes the bike. More specifically, it’s about how today, on Giving Tuesday, the e-bike company Lectric eBikes is setting an example not just for the entire e-bike industry, but for modern capitalism as a whole with a philanthropic program that speaks to the core of the company’s values. Read more…
DS N°8 is a stunning new EV with a massive 460-mile range
French luxury brand DS is serving up a sleek new all-electric model, the brand’s flagship EV, all bottled up in a chic new name reminiscent of French perfume, the DS N°8. Even better, it offers a stellar range of up to 466 miles. Read more…
Tesla sales rise in China thanks to incentives, can it save its quarter?
Tesla sales are rising in China thanks to incentives put in place by the automaker on top of state incentives going away by the end of the year. Read more…
